‘Everyone loves Israel again’: Donald Trump speaks to Netanyahu on phone; credits ‘luck’ in Gaza deal

[ad_1] Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) US PresidentDonald Trump recalled his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the announcement of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire agreement.“I spoke to Bibi Netanyahu just a little while ago,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “He called. He said, ‘I can’t believe it. […]

National Guard to enter Chicago: Trump deploys 500 troops; calls for arrest of Illinois and Chicago mayors

[ad_1] After US President Donald Trump’s order, some 500 National Guard troops were deployed near Chicago on Wednesday despite objections from the Chicago mayor and Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, who condemned the militarisation of their city as an unnecessary provocation. Trump, in turn, called for the imprisonment of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor […]

‘Great day’: Video captures Rubio whispering, passing urgent note to Trump on Israel-Gaza breakthrough; hostages to be freed on Monday

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump was holding a roundtable with conservative influencers about Antifa on Wednesday when Secretary of State Marco Rubio, standing in the back of the White House’s Blue Room, got his attention.Rubio said he had news for Trump but it would have to wait until after the media left. Then he handed […]

‘Zero-tolerance policy’: Trump admin fires diplomat over relationship with CCP-linked woman; cites national security violation

[ad_1] The State Department announced on Wednesday the dismissal of a US diplomat due to a romantic relationship he acknowledged having with a Chinese woman purported to have connections to the Chinese Communist Party. This termination is believed to be the first instance of its nature, violating a ban on such relationships introduced late last […]

Gaza peace deal: Netanyahu hails hostage release plan, calls Trump; Hamas says states should ensure Israel implements ceasefire- Key points

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a “historic and unprecedented” step to ending the two-year-old war. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our […]

‘No idea’: Trump downplays Nobel peace prize chances; says ‘they’ll find a reason not to give it to me’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday responded to questions about his prospects of winning the Nobel peace prize, saying he had “no idea” but highlighted, according to him, his administration’s record in resolving global conflicts.Asked by a journalist at the White House whether he thought he could win the prize – which will be […]

‘Don’t want this on camera’: California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter storms out of interview; meltdown after Trump question

[ad_1] Katie Porter during the interview (X/@juliewattsTV) California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter came under criticism after abruptly trying to end an interview during a question about how she plans to win over Republican voters who supported US President Donald Trump. The exchange, recorded last month and aired on CBS News on Monday, quickly went viral.During […]

‘Very close’: Donald Trump says ‘good chance’ for Gaza peace deal; may visit Middle East by end of week

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is ‘very close’ and that he may travel to the Middle East toward the end of the week – possibly on Sunday.“I was just dealing with people from the Middle East … on the potential peace deal […]

21 US lawmakers urge Donald Trump to ‘repair and reset’ ties with India

[ad_1] The TOI correspondent from Washington: Asserting that the punitive tariff measure he has imposed on India is creating “negative consequences” for both countries, a group of 21 American lawmakers on Wednesday urged President Trump to “repair and reset” ties with New Delhi, cautioning that his actions risk upending strategic US priorities. In a letter […]

‘Tried to have black man arrested’: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor fire back at Donald Trump; call it ‘full-blown authoritarianism’

[ad_1] Brandon Johnson (left), Donald Trump (AP) Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois governor JB Pritzker have sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump after he called for both leaders to be jailed for allegedly failing to protect federal immigration officers. The two Democrats responded on X, accusing Trump of authoritarian behavior and racially charged targeting.“This […]